Day: Mondays
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Various meeting points and routes.
What are Health Walks?
They’re regular, short, free, low-level walks led by trained staff or volunteers.
Who are they for?
Anyone! They’re especially suitable for those who are currently inactive, living with long term conditions, or in recovery from illness, injury or at risk of isolation. If you just want to come and participate in a fun, physical activity, connect with nature, and make new friends, that’s fine too! Please contact us in advance if you have any accessibility concerns.
What to Expect
A nice warm welcome, for a start! Led by a trained member of staff or volunteer, you’ll take a gentle 30-45 minute walk along a pre-planned route. This is an ideal activity for people who have been inactive and looking to get out, get those steps in, and have a nice friendly chat with some new people. And you’ll be delighted to know that each session ends with a nice cosy cuppa.
Why come along?
The benefits of activity on both mental and physical health are well documented. Whether it’s getting a breath of fresh air, clearing the mind or just getting a change of scenery – it’s a great thing to be able to get up and do, if you’re able to. Those extra steps help you build stamina, improve heart health, and burn calories. It’s also a great way to get to know the local area better, and make new friends too!
Please feel free to bring a drink with you, wear sturdy footwear, and dress for the weather conditions on the day.
Children under 18 must attend with a responsible adult.
Upcoming Dates & Meeting Points
October
14th – Kirrie Hill Car Park
21st – Westmuir Hall Car Park
28th – Caddam Wood East Car Park
November
4th – Reform Street Car Park
11th – RSPB Kinnordy Car Park
18th – Kirrie Hill Car Park
25th – Westmuir Hall Car Park
December
2nd – Kirrie Hill Car Park
9th – Caddam Wood East Car Park
16th – Reform Street Car Park
Active & Sustainable Travel
As part of our wider 3-5 year strategy, Sustainable Kirriemuir are taking action around Active & Sustainable Travel, to help achieve our vision of a sustainable, net-zero community where people and nature flourish. Our Health Walks contribute towards our aims to promote and provide opportunities for our community to experience active and sustainable travel, and to promote the benefits of active and sustainable travel, in terms of individual health and wellbeing, as well as health for our planet.
Important Information
Tickets
Our Health Walks are drop-in, no need to book ahead.
Photography
We take photographs at our events to help promote our activities and impacts. These photographs are used on our social media channels including this website, and for the purposes of reporting to funders. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken, please notify a member of staff at the event.
Donations
These walks are always free, but donations are welcomed to support Sustainable Kirriemuir’s Active & Sustainable Travel activities. You can make a cash donation on the day or donate online here.
Contact us at christina@sustainablekirriemuir.co.uk with any questions.
